The Physics Connection
Optiko Box - Light Experiments SetProduct Code: 69119Price $769.89 $699.90With different light experiments the Optiko Box allows children to get a playful access to light, colour mixtures and shadows. The Optiko Box contains 23 interesting experiments, including the mixing of light colours, the dispersion of light beams and generating moving pictures for an animation. In combination with shadows we better notice the existence of light. Especially the interplay of light and shadow offers a strong fascination. Measures 53cmL x 27cmD x 12cmH. Ages 4yrs +.
Quick View- Galileo Thermometer 28cmProduct Code: 67985Price $39.49 $35.90400 year old design by Galileo! This beautiful sealed glass cylinder contains 6 colourful, carefully weighted balls of hand blown glass. As the ambient temperature changes, the paraffin within the thermometer changes density, affecting which baubles float and which sink. Accurate for a temperature range between 18 degrees celsius and 28 degrees celsius. Quick View
- Fitzroy’s Storm Glass 28cmProduct Code: 67980Price $39.49 $35.90A type of historical weather forecasting device, composed of a sealed glass container, filled with a liquid that allows the user to forecast the weather by observing the appearance of the liquid in the glass. Quick View
- Crooke's RadiometerProduct Code: 67988Price $65.89 $59.90
The Crooke's radiometer, also known as a light mill, consists of an airtight glass bulb, containing a partial vacuum. Inside are a set of vanes which are mounted on a spindle. The vanes rotate when exposed to light, with faster rotation for more intense light, providing a quantitative measurement of electromagnetic radiation intensity. Today the device is mainly used in physics education as a demonstration of a heat engine run by light energy.
Quick View - Foucault’s Pendulum 38cmHProduct Code: 67970Price $65.89 $59.90This simple device with a black stand is the perfect desk display for students with its rhythmic motion inscribing beautiful patterns in the sand. The simplicity of a pendulum belies its scientific importance as it has been used to demonstrate a plethora of principles, including the rotation of the earth and has been used to detect earthquakes for over a millennium. Quick View
- Magnetrix Magnetic Experiments BoxProduct Code: 68975Price $549.89 $499.90
What makes Magnetrix so special?
Magnetrix shows children the phenomena of magnetic poles, magnetization, same-charges repulsion and opposites attract through magnetic experiments.
- Explore fascinating magnetic effects while making magnetic forces visible
- Provides important experiences about invisible force fields
- Has a high level of challenge for children from preschool age and up
- No risk of injury due to magnets firmly connected to wooden parts
- Magnetrix has storage compartments preventing the experimental parts accidentally sticking together
- Suitable for 1-4 children at a time
Why are magnets so fascinating? Why do screws stick to the tip of a screwdriver? Why is the note sticking to the refrigerator door? Magnetrix provides answers to these questions and gives children a lot of useful experiences with magnetic forces in a playful way.
The Magnetrix Experiments Box measures 43.5cmW x 31cmD x 11.5cmH.
Quick View - Magnetic Attraction SetProduct Code: 99593Save 20%Regular Price $120.40 Special Price $96.25 $87.50
Discover the secrets of magnetism with the interesting components in this set. Comprises 6 x magnetic wands, 100 metal-rimmed transparent discs, a floating rings magnet set with 10 ring magnets and 40 work cards, a large 21cm horseshoe magnet and 2 magnetic sculptures (these vary). Just irresistible!
Quick View - Wooden Magnifying StandProduct Code: 69059Price $164.89 $149.90
This sturdy wooden magnifying stand is designed to provide observation on a grand scale. It features a transparent stage so that it can be placed on a light box for better lighting. The extra-large maginifier (3x) is ideal for taking closer look at insects, rocks, fabric and more. Made from birch plywood. The stand measues 23cmW x 32cmD x 29cmH.
Quick View - Jumbo Transforming Hoberman Sphere 80cmProduct Code: 69260Price $87.89 $79.90
A mesmerizing sensory resource, Chuck Hoberman’s famous magically transforming expanding isosidodecahedron opens from 25cm to an amazing 80cm in diameter! It's a marvel of mechanical engineering. Watch it expand and contract as you throw it, roll it or bowl it.
Includes a pulley, hardware and instructions to hang as a kinetic mobile. Also includes an education booklet.
Quick View - Wind Turbine 72pcsProduct Code: 69300Price $87.89 $79.90
This kit will help children explore the power of wind and store the produced energy to activate the four models they can build with this set; electric car, airplane, helicopter and truck. The wind power is converted into mechanical power from the big gears in the kit and to electrical power via the gear motor that acts as a dynamo. The power is then stored in a rechargeable battery found in the smart battery box unit. Highly efficient aerodynamic and adjustable 3 blade propeller to fit all wind conditions. Requires 1 AA/LR6 battery or a rechargeable battery – not included. Ages 8yrs+.
Quick View - Junior Inventor XXL Kindergarten SetProduct Code: 69150Price $428.89 $389.90
Children are naturally interested in experimentation and invention. Our new inventor kindergarten set provides young explorers with
everything they need to playfully discover mechanical phenomena and relationships. This opens up children's first glance of the physical world.15 template cards with amazing experiments on physical and mechanical phenomena can be explored and developed further. The focus is not on simply recreating the template cards, but on discovering the underlying principles so children can try their own experiments too.
Measures 67.5cmL x 44.5cmW x 87cmH.
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